The following is a short
analysis of the last Combination Act, by which it will be seen in a concise and
comprehensive view what, to avoid its penal enactments, the workmen ought not to
do, and what for the protection of their own interests they may do:
1. Forcing, or attempting to force, any workman to
depart from his hiring, before the end of the term for which he was hired.
2. To return any work in an unfinished state.
3. Preventing, or endeavouring to prevent, any workman
from hiring himself or going to work.
4. Compelling, or endeavouring to compel, any person to
belong to any club or union.
5. Or to contribute money, or to pay any fine to any
club or union.
6. Or to pay any contribution or fine because he did
not belong to any club or union.
7. Or because he did not comply with the rules or
orders of any club or union.
8. Forcing, or endeavouring to force, any master to
alter his mode of carrying on his business.
9. Forcing, or endeavouring to force, any master to
limit the number of his apprentice.
10. Forcing, or endeavouring to force, any master to
limit the number or description of his workmen.
Any man who shall, by "violence, threat,
intimidation, molestation, or obstruction," do or endeavour to do, any of
these ten things, may be sent to the treadmill for any time not exceeding three
months.
Workmen may have societies or unions, may contribute
money for trade purposes, may give that money to whom they please; may
contribute towards the maintenance of men who are out of employment, either from
striking or from slackness of trade; may have committees and delegates, may make
terms with their employers. In every thing with respect to trade, may work, or
refuse to work, with any man, or any number, or any description of men, or with
apprentices, provided they "molest no one, obstruct no one, commit no
violence on property or one persons, and neither threaten nor intimidate
anyone."

Dean O'Shaugnessy has
received £10 from the Catholic Bishop of Killaloe, towards fitting up a
schoolhouse in Ennis, to accommodate five hundred pupils under the direction of
four monks of the Christian Doctrine Association.

THE SAINTS.

Our readers will observe by the
following, that there is no likelihood of the Ecclesiactic's appearance among
his creditors, and that the text will be verified "you shall seek me and
you shall not find me, and where I am you cannot come."

RECORDER'S COURT, DEC. 1, 1826

Matthew Dunn v. Rev. Thomas Palmer - Defendant called on his
third default.
Thomas Bradley v. The same-Defendant called on his first default.- NON INVENTUS.

BIRTHS

On the 26th ult. of twin daughters, the Lady
of Herbert Corbet, of Clonaslee Castle, Queen's County, Esq.
On the 23d inst. at Kildangan Castle, Co. Kildare, the
Lady of Dominick O'Reilly, Esq. of a daughter.
On the 28th ult. in Summer-Hill, Dublin, the Lady of
F.W. Edwards, Esq. of a still-born child.
On Sunday last, in Eccles-street, Dublin, the Lady of
Joseph C. Ayre, Esq. of a son.
At Woodbines, London, the Lady of Sir Charles Sullivan,
Bart., of a son.

MARRIED.

On Wednesday, the 29th ultimo, by the
Right Rev. Dr. Marum, Alexander Cullenan, Esq. Surgeon, Kilmacow, to the amiable
and accomplished Mary-Anna, second daughter of the late John Murphy, Esq. of
this city.
In Cork, Lieutenant Henry Nash, 1st Foot, third son of
the late Llewellyn Nash of Ballyganne, County Cork, to Alicia, youngest daughter
of the late William Hughes, of that City, Esq.

DIED.

On the 25th ult. at Graigne, near
Woodrooffe, Co. Tipperary, the Rev. Wm. Wall, Roman Catholic Curate of Borris
Heigh. Mr. Wall was in the prime of life, and possessed abilities well
calculated to render him an ornament to his Religion. To his relatives and
friends, and all those acquainted with his pleasing manners and exemplary piety,
his death is a source of deep affliction.
In Dawson-street, Dublin, Rose, youngest daughter of
Mr. English, dentist.
Tuesday, in Dublin-street, Clonmel, Mrs. Flanagan, wife
of Mr. John Flanagan, pawnbroker.
At Barnstable, aged 20, Mr. Valentine Hewlet, eldest
son of J. Hewlet, Esq. Surgeon. His death was occasioned by drinking cold water
when in a profuse perspiration from excessive exercise.
In Stephen's-Green, Dublin, Richard Boyle Townsend,
Esq. of Castle-Townsend, Co. Cork, for many successive years, and until this
Union, a Member of the Irish Parliament.

The Kilkenny IndependentSaturday, DEC. 9, 1826

Aggregate Meeting.

At a MEETING of the COMMITTEE,
appointed to make arrangements, and prepare Resolutions for the AGGREGATE
MEETING of the Catholics of the County and CITY OF KILKENNY, IT WAS RESOLVED,WILLIAM F. FINN, Esq., in the Chair. Resolved- That we consider it expedient to defer
holding the Aggregate Meeting, on the 14th of December inst. in order to afford
an opportunity to such Rev. Gentlemen of this County, as have not yet made a
Census of their respective Parishes, to complete and return same, and that this
Adjournment be to an early day in January, 1827.
Resolved-That the above Resolution be communicated to
the Meeting of the Requisitionists, to be held on SUNDAY NEXT, at 1 o'Clock, at
the SCHOOL ROOM, Chapel-Lane.
William F. Finn, Chairman.
Pat. Costelloe, Secretary.
December 5, 1826.

FOREIGN FLOUR

A MEETING of the MILLIERS of the COUNTY
of KILKENNY, will be held at the THOLSEL, on SATURDAY, the 16th inst. at One
O'Clock, for the purpose of Petitioning Parliament against the introduction of
Foreign Flour into this Countyr.- December 9, 1826.

Begs leave to inform his friends and
the public, that he has on hand a large supply of every article connected with
the above which he will dispose of on such terms as he trusts will give general
satisfaction. Wholesale buyers will meet with liberal encourgement.
All Orders relative to Business, to be directed to Mr.
Denis Costigan, who at present conducts the business of the Establishment.
Kilkenny, December 8, 1826.

STOLEN,Off the Lands of BOOLSTOWN, near Freshford, Co. Kilkenny, on
Wednesday, the 5th inst.

THREE COWS, the property of RICHARD
DOOLY, of said place.- One a short, thick lump, 3 years old, with red sides and
quarters, a white stripe along the back and belly, and broad, handsome horns.
The second, 5 years old; a bright red, with a little white on the back and
belly, looped horns, and a large tuft of hair on the forehead.- The third, a 9
year old, with brownish sides and quarters, white on the back and belly; short
limbs, handsome horns, inclined upwards, blunt on the point and a large belly.
I now offer a reward of FIVE POUNDS for any private
information that will lead to a discovery or TEN POUNDS to any person who will
convict the thief to conviction. Any information will be thankfully received by
the owner, or Mr. John Burke, Coal-market, Kilkenny.
Dec. 8, 1826.

JOHN BURKE respectfully takes leave to
inform his Friends and the Public that in addition to his former Stock, he has
received a large assortment of some Fine and very fine TEAS, Raw and Refined
SUGARS- with some superior OLD WINES, and pure MALT WHISKEY, Three Years Old.
J.B. has also received a large Assortment of NEW FRUIT,
consisting of Bloom and Muscatel RAISINS, CURRANTS, FIGS and PLUMS, all of which
he is determined to sell on the most moderate Terms.
Families, therefore, desirous of combining ECONOMY and
COMFORT, will find an interest in dealing with him, and to Retailers he can
offer peculiar advantages.
December 8, 1826.

Begs leave to inform his Friends and
the Public that he has REMOVED from PATRICK-STREET to the CONCERN lately
occupied by Mr. Tim Nowlan as a Hat Manufactory.
J.P. takes this opportunity of returning his grateful
thanks for the preference given his Establishment, since he commenced Business,
and pledges himself to merit a continuance of it by selling at very Reduced
Prices for Ready Money only.J.P. is constantly supplied with a large assortment of
CHINA and EARTHENWARE of the newest patterns and best descriptions, imported by
him direct from the first Manufacturers in England, which, with a fashionable
and extensive selection of GLASS WARE, he is consequently enabled to dispose of
at as low Prices as any house in his line in Waterford.
Nov. 23, 1826.

STOLEN,From off the Lands of LISDOWNEY, on Wednesday night last, the 6th
of December,

FIVE HEIFERS and a BULLOCK, one year
and a half old each.- The Bullock having a white back and red sides-low in the
hind part-bold in the head. One of the Heifers, red, with a white stripe along
her back; the second, black, with a white stripe along her back; the third,
speckled sides, and a white back; the fourth, a dun colour, as to her sides , a
white back, crooked horns, and a white spot on her forehead; the fifth, all red;
smaller than any of the rest; the property of THOMAS FENNELLY, Lisdowney.
December 8, 1826.

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We have, on the authority of a
gentleman just arrived in town, to state, that the extensive flour mills of Mr.
Nugent, near Nenagh, have been totally consumed by fire; we understand the
premises are insured.--Register.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD WIFE.- TO THE LADIES.- That a good wife should
be like three things, which three things she should not be like-
First, she should be like a snail, always keep within her own house; but she
should not be like a snail to carry all she has upon her back. Secondly, she
should be like an echo, to speak when she is spoken to; but she should not be
like an echo, always to have the last word. Thirdly, she should be like a
town-clock, always keep time and regularity; but she should not be like a
town-clock, to speak so loud that all the town may hear her.

The Kilkenny IndependentSaturday, Dec. 23, 1826

R.C. COLLEGEST. JAMES'S GREEN
Under the Patronage and immediate Inspection of the Right Rev. Doctor Marum

The Catholic Prelates of Ireland
having finished the business for which they were lately convened in Dublin,
directed their attention to the state of the diocese of Kilmore, when the aged
and infirm Bishop then present, required a coadjutor to assist him in protecting
his flock, from the insidious snares of proselytism, and the desperate attacks
of persecution. After mature consideration, it was resolved that the most Rev.
Dr. Curtis, Metropolitan of the province, the Right Rev. Dr. Magauran, the Right
Rev. Dr. M'Hale, and the Right Rev. Dr. Crolly, should be requested to proceed
to Cavan, where the Right Rev. Dr. O'Reilly had appointed a meeting of his
Clergy, in order to obtain any information in their power concerning the causes
of the defection in some districts under their spiritual superintendence.
Accordingly the Prelates and the Clergy of Lismore assembled in the town of
Cavan on Thursday, the 14th inst. and intended to commence their religious
proceedings in the Chapel, but were prevented by five itinerant preachers, who
had previously collected a crowd at the Chapel gate, for the purpose of exciting
the Catholics to a breach of the peace, and thereby defeating the peaceful and
important object for which the meeting of the Catholic Clergy had been convened.
When the first scheme adopted by the Biblicals was frustrated by the prudence of
the Prelates, they received an insolvent letter, signed by five of the Biblical
gentry, who called for a public discussion with Dr. Curtis, and the other
Bishops, on subjects of religious controversy. From a becoming sense of their
own dignity, the Prelates treated this impudent communication with silent
contempt, and remaining at the Inn, proceeded with their important
investigation.
After a solemn appeal to GOD, that might be regarded
equal to a solemn oath, the Clergy and Leity who were examined, clearly
established the following facts:
1st. That money, salaries, situations in the Hibernian
Schools, profitable employment, clothing and other species of bribery were
proffered to the poor Catholics, for the purpose of betraying them into a
temporary and hypocritical abandonment of their faith.
2d. That the miserable creatures who yielded to these
temptations were worthless vagrants, strolling beggars, proselytes with their
illegitimate children, idle school-masters, unemployed labourers, some notorious
characters, and disguised Protestants pretending to be Catholics, that they
might be qualified to participate in the rewards of perversion.- Such is the
despicable description of ignorant and starving creatures, who have in many
instances, been carried in carts to Farnham-house, where they receive the
rewards of apostacy, previously to their preparation for the communion table in
the Church of Cavan. Every enlightened liberal Protestant in that congregation
is disgusted with such fanatical exhibition by which party spirit is excited,
good will among Christians diminished, and the peace of society deplorably
endangered. When such means are employed in the propagation of the Gospel, the
principles of the Christian Religion and the maxims of its pure morality must be
totally disregarded.
When the truth of the facts above mentioned was fully
established in presence of the Prelates, by some respectable witnesses, who had
rejected the allurements of proselytism, and by others, who, from remorse of
conscience, returned with tears of contrition to the faith, which they had
unfortunately abandoned during a few weeks, it was deemed proper to send these
deponents, and reputable persons to vouch for their good character, before the
Magistrates, who were at liberty to examine them strictly, and afterwards
sanction sworn statements by their signatures. The Magistrates who were called
on to perform this duty declined, saying, that it would come more regularly
before them on Tuesday, the 19th instant, at their Magisterial Sessions. Under
these circumstances, the Prelates remained in Cavan until the day appointed,
when witnesses again attended with their affidavits and vouchers, which were
presented to the Sovereign and six other Magistrates, who held a long
consultation; after which they kept the affidavits and refused the oaths of the
deponents, stating that their depositions could not be received, as they did not
refer to any assault or breach of the peace. Many affidavits were submitted to
the Bench of Magistrates, and it may not be improper to subjoin a few of them,
that the public may know the nature of the evidence which was refused:

William Reilly, of the parish of Killincare,
schoolmaster, came forward to swear that Robert Murrow, of Ballyjames'duff,
promised him a situation in one of the schools, on condition that he should
embrace the Established Religion; that he did not embrace the offer, and was
supported during three weeks by Lady Farnham, whilst he was preparing for the
management of a school ;but that remorse of conscience tormented him until he
returned and was reconciled to the Catholic Church.
Catherine Fitzpatrick, of the parish of Kilmore,
schoolmistress, offered to swear, that George Kildee, one of Lord Farnham's
moral agents, proposed to give her five pounds in hand, and five pounds
annually, adding that her brother should receive ten pounds in hand, and ten
pound per annum, on condition that they would read their recantation in the
Church of Cavan.
Bryan Smith, of Durham, in the parish of Killincare,
profered to swear, that he was a Roman Catholic, that Brenan, who had lately
abandoned the Catholic Church, and a preacher, named Jackson, called at his
house on the 7th inst. and endeavoured to prevail on him to become a Protestant
as Brenan had done , promising that he would procure him twelve pounds, and a
farm of land on such terms as would make him comfortable during the remainder of
his life; and that when they were unable to induce him to join them, they left
him two books, one of them which was entitled Andrew Dunn's conversion.
On Sunday, the Prelates preformed Divine Service in the
Chapel of Cavan, when the immense multitude that attended from morning and
evening afforded clear evidence that the new reformation is not much relished by
the Catholics in that part of the country. The Primate, Doctor Crolly, and Dr.
M'Hale, addressed the audience at their different hours, during which the piety
and fervour of the congregation proved clearly that they will bear the most
distressing privations, and endure any species of persecution, rather than
abandon the spiritual consolation of their holy religion.
Having explored the sources, and exposed the schemes of
proselytism, the Clergy of Kilmore proceeded to elect a Coadjutor to their aged
and venerable Bishop; and in the discharge of this duty, gave an instance of
integrity, that would not dishonour the ages of primitive purity. Anxious to
promote the glory of God, and the interest of religion, they forgot every
privatge attachment, and extending their impartial and religious views beyond
the boundaries of their own diocese, selected three individuals eminently
distinguished for virtue and talents, whose names are forwarded to Rome, that
the head of that Church may appoint one of them to assist their venerated
Prelate in the discharge of his arduous duties.
Such is the plain and faithful outline of the facts
communicated to the Prelates during this important investigation, which was thus
brought to a happy and satisfactory conclusion.
+ P. Curtis, D.D.,
&c.
+ Wm. Crolly, D.D.
&c.
+ J. Magauran, D.D.,
&c.
+ J. M'Hale, D.D.,
&c.
+ F. O'Reilly, D.D.,
&c.
Cavan, Dec. 19, 1826

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